Saint Martin Jet Ski Tour: Maho Beach & Coastline

Ride the turquoise bays where planes touch down and beaches sit empty

A 2-hour private jet ski tour in Saint Martin where you pilot your own machine past five named beaches and coastal landmarks, with a professional French-speaking guide who adapts the pace to your comfort. One free passenger rides along. Children from age 16 are welcome. The tour runs only in good weather and includes fuel and guide services.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Happy Bay Beach5m
2. Baie Rouge Beach5m
3. Simpson Baypassing by
4. Maho & Mullet Bay5m

Jet Ski Tour Around Saint Martin Beaches

• Stop at Grand Case and Petite Plage
• Discover and swim at Happy Bay Beach
• Visit Friar's Bay and beach café
• Pass by Bay of Marigot and Marina Fort Louis
• Stop and swim at Baie Rouge Beach
• Visit La Samana hotel beach
• Discover Mullet Bay beach
• Pass under Simpson Bay bridge
• Stop to watch plane landing at Maho Beach

The experience

You pilot your own jet ski while a guide leads the route on theirs. The tour covers Maho and Mullet Bay, Simpson Bay, Baie Rouge Beach, Happy Bay, and the smaller coves around Grand Case and Friar's Bay: places you cannot reach by car. A 10-minute stop at Grand Case shows you the Rocher Créole rock formation in a nature reserve and the restaurants lining the bay. The guide adjusts speed and stops based on what you want: adrenaline or a slower pace through the water.

You'll swim at Happy Bay and Baie Rouge if you choose to, and pass under the Simpson Bay bridge to see the yachts moored in the lagoon. The signature moment is the stop at Maho Beach, where you watch planes descend toward the runway just offshore: close enough to see them clearly but from the water instead of the crowded beach. Mullet Bay, quieter and almost rock-free, is another swim option with white sand visible below the surface.

The 2-hour window covers all five stops and the return to base. A professional guide who speaks French, Spanish and English is there to manage safety and timing. One passenger rides free on your jet ski. The machine holds two people maximum. Souvenir photos are available for purchase at €20 per jet ski if you want shots of yourself on the water.

What’s included

• Professional French-speaking guide.
• fuel surcharge.
• one free passenger per jet ski.
• access to five named beaches and coastal stops.
• swimming at deserted coves unreachable by road.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ISLAND JET

Is this one for you?You pilot your own jet ski, which means you control the speed and decide when to stop: ideal if you want the adrenaline of riding rather than watching someone else drive, or if you prefer to move at your own pace through the bays. The guide stays with you the whole time, so you're not navigating alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride the jet ski myself or do I need experience?

You pilot the jet ski yourself. No prior experience is required. The guide leads on their own machine and adjusts the pace to match your comfort level, whether you want to go fast or take it slow through the bays.

What beaches do we actually stop at during the 2 hours?

The tour includes stops at Happy Bay, Baie Rouge Beach, and Mullet Bay for swimming, plus a 10-minute viewing stop at Grand Case to see the Rocher Créole and the bay's restaurants. You also pass Simpson Bay and Maho Beach, where planes land near the water.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour is canceled if conditions are unsafe: rain, storms or large waves mean the activity won't run. You'll be offered another date or a full refund.

Is food or drinks included in the tour price?

Food and drinks are not included. The tour covers fuel, guide services and the use of the jet ski. You can bring your own water or purchase refreshments before departure.